Early Childhood Education Degree

The early childcare program at Arkansas Northeastern College prepare students for a career as a daycare provider, social worker, camp counselor, recreation work, teacher assistant, or preschool teacher. The program focuses on teaching students ranging in age from infancy through eight years, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer early childhood education degrees.

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Arkansas Northeastern College

Also known as ASU Mid-South

2000 W. Broadway, West Memphis, AR

There is a school that can be found in a small, quaint rural setting; a school that has received the accolades for being the most successful two year college in its state; one that provides a comfortable learning environment, both in the classroom and on the internet. If you are looking for a school to facilitate your educational needs and take your studying patterns into consideration, look no further than the Arkansas Northeastern College.

At ANC, students are prepared for life and taught how to succeed, not only in the classroom but in the real world as well. ANC is a two year community college that offers programs and courses that are transferable to a senior or four year university.

With over 25 varying degrees, technical certificates and job training programs being offered at ANC, all qualified, interested students are welcomed to attend one of their five locations that can be found in the Paragould, Blytheville, Osceola, Leachville or Burdette regions. Information is made readily available to interested students on the school’s website at http://www.anc.edu.

Arkansas Northeastern College is a public community college with a private school setting. Their class sizes are small to facilitate a better learning environment and their interactive learning experience creates well-rounded individuals that function better in the working environment.

ANC is an accredited college that is also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. This means that there is a nursing program offered at the college for nurses in the making.

Before making one of the biggest decisions you will ever make in your life, visit the school’s website http://www.anc.edu to see if they have what you want.

Students Enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Arkansas Northeastern College offers an associate's degree program in early childhood education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $31180

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, kindergarten teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Memphis, TN-MS-AR
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Annual Salary: $40960

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).